Adequan Injections

[msjpk]

Any info on Adequan shots would be helpful. Work, don't work? Lou is 14 and having a difficult time transitioning laying down to getting up. His walk is better then him standing still.

 

Also on Tramadol 50 mg. when needed, Gabapentin 100mg. 2x daily. Some say to increase the Gab. for more relief. He also has kidney disease and receiving Enanapril 2x daily.

 

thanks

[Remolacha]

The first couple of injections worked very well for Sugar (spinal stenosis, 12 yrs old), but after that the effectiveness fell off quite a bit. By then, the acupuncture was really working, so we stopped the shots.

[tbhounds]

Have you considered trying Duralactin?

[BatterseaBrindl]

I had wonderful results with it on one of my ponies.

Never tried it on a dog.

[FiveRoooooers]

I had terrific results with Adequan for both Pal and Seamie.

[msjpk]

How long did it take to see any results?

[Remolacha]

First shot, results were almost immediate. Lasted about 4-6 weeks (it's been awhile, memory is sketchy)

[Guest MnMDogs]

if I remember correctly, adequan needs to be injected a few times a week at first, then it's tapers down to once every 2 or 3 weeks. But my memory is fuzzy. We used them for Mork for the last 18 months or so of his life and I think they helped, I know they didn't hurt.

 

But he was also on a cocktail of meds: metacam, robaxin, amantadine (as his sx progressed), gabapentin (300mg 3/day), and duralactin.

 

I wish I could remember what we tried first, but I think it was the adequan and maybe gabapentin. Then he broke a toe and was put on metacam with amazing results. But I imagine that's not an option with kidney disease.

[FiveRoooooers]

First shot, results were almost immediate. Lasted about 4-6 weeks (it's been awhile, memory is sketchy)

This was our experience too. Toward the end we couldn't go that long between injections and so went every three weeks which worked well.

[msjpk]

I gave him the second shot tonight. I hope this gives him some relief.

[BatterseaBrindl]

For horses the protocol has changed.

You give a loading dose (7 daily shots) and no monthly shots.

Repeat loading dose in 6 months.

[Guest peacehound]

I used it for the last three years of my old greys life. She had the "loading" dose, several shots over two weeks and then tapered to once every five or six weeks. it was really worth the cost and gave her a high quality of life. She lived to be 13.5 and had several old racing injuries and arthritis. I highly recommend. Good luck

[msjpk]

Lou has starting to be relaxed and more comfortable when changing positions. I am thrilled these Adequan shots are giving him some relief. Now to be able to afford them !!

[dante2zoe]

I give the injections myself. Saves a fair amount of money and I don't have to take off work! Maverick gets them about every two weeks. That cycle works best in winter and about every 3 weeks in warm weather. Glad it's helping.

[msjpk]

Greyaholic, I do give the shots myself. Where are you buying the Adequan from?

[dante2zoe]

I get my adequan from Valley Vet. Best price I have found and my vet provides the prescription. She told me about the site, actually. She would rather practice medicine than run a pharmacy, so she is always happy to write a script.

[FiveRoooooers]

I also gave the injections myself. Our script came from Drs. Foster & Smith which at the time had the best price.

[msjpk]

Crap, tried to give him his 4th shot and he let out a yelp. I need practice.